Hesitation
Hesitation Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Hesitation is $0.30 (STH #33). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.30, flat over 7 days, down 3.2% over 30 days, flat over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.32 (2026).
Hesitation Printings & Prices
Hesitation has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Hesitation: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.01 cash for STH #33; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 97% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | STH #33 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Hesitation Rules Text & Legality
When a player casts a spell, sacrifice this enchantment and counter that spell.
Hesitation is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Hesitation Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 Playing a land is not casting a spell, so playing a land will not trigger this card.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Hesitation has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| STH #33 | 1998-03-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
STH #33 Hesitation in Commander
Hesitation is the #22,730 most-played card on EDHREC, down 301 places over the last 30 days.
Hesitation FAQ
How much is Hesitation worth?
Hesitation is worth about $0.30 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026.
Is Hesitation legal in Commander?
Yes — Hesitation is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Hesitation been reprinted?
Yes — Hesitation has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Hesitation cheap?
Hesitation trades at about $0.30 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#22,730 on EDHREC).